Project Manager

About the Company

Project Control, a subsidiary of Raba Kistner, is a program and project management firm dedicated to building a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our core values are:

• Community: We care for our communities
• Integrity: We act with integrity
• Passion: We infuse passion into everything we do
• Quality: We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Growth: We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Manager/Director to extend clients/owners capabilities in project organization, planning, programming, administration, and design/construction management of buildings, infrastructure, and facilities.
• Work on the entire range of project activities from start to finish (initiation/feasibility, planning, design, construction, start-up, acceptance and turn over, close out) using project management tools, techniques, procedures, and processes.
• Ensure project objectives (scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client/owner satisfaction) are met or exceeded.
• Observe construction to verify the contractor maintains the published schedule and quality control efforts.
• Manage and schedule project meetings, create minutes, and track action items to completion to ensure all project members fulfill their assigned requirements.
• Act as an advocate for the owner and make recommendations relating to the owner’s best interests.
• Develop ongoing communications between all parties.
• Assist with the development of contracts, terms and conditions, and the risk register.
• Assist client/owner with development of project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Develop project management and communication plans.
• Assist with the development of the project quality plan, including quality control and quality assurance during design, construction, and commissioning.
• Assist in the selection criteria for design and construction resources, including evaluation and negotiations.
• Coordinate design activities.
• Assist with furniture, fixtures, and equipment requirements and coordination for incorporation in the project.
• Assist or conduct project-related meetings and represent the client/owner as requested.
• Prepare monthly reports and detailed minutes of project meetings in a timely fashion.
• Review contractor’s construction GMAX pricing, proposed subcontractor buy-out, RFIs, change order pricing, submittal status, and reports.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and A/E additional service requests.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget, and quality for variance and corrective actions.
• Provide timely reports and notices to all stakeholders on project requirements, scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Keep Direct Report informed on project status, risk issues, and corrective actions.
• Assist with participation and support of the company’s strategic plan initiatives in a committee or lead role.
• Assist with business development, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management highly preferred.
• 5-10 years’ experience in construction management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and Project Management Software certifications and training are a plus.
• Possess a current valid state-issued driver’s license and meet the company's auto insurability requirements.
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to work in teams at different levels within the organization.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Self-motivated with a good attendance record.
• Able to lead, make decisions, and predict, resolve, or avoid future problems.
• Ability to work flexible hours due to client needs.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, stop, and talk.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to drive a vehicle for short and/or long distances.
• Frequently required to use hands and reach.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision, and depth vision.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Potential exposure to movement of heavy equipment on construction or roadway sites; hazardous chemicals and solvents, noise, dust, fumes, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy, and vibration.
• Must follow proper safety procedures and utilize appropriate protective equipment.
• May require protracted or irregular hours.